System Engineer SME

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Bragg, NC
Salary
$119,000–$161,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $161k
This role $140k
$110k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $130,425–$191,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1231 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,350–$150,385 across 1058 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · System Engineer SME

System Engineer SME serves as a senior-level technical lead within the IT Infrastructure and Operations team, providing high-level administration and engineering support for Windows-based network systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining server architectures, ensuring system security, and managing infrastructure components like Active Directory, Group Policy, and Exchange. You will manage fiber channel networks, provide tier 3 support, and lead the training and performance evaluation of junior staff. Key technologies include Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019, SharePoint, Skype for Business, and VMware vSphere environments including VCF and Horizon. The position also requires expertise in SAN environments like NetApps and Pure Flashblade, as well as experience with Cisco networking and hybrid multi-cloud integration across Azure and AWS to ensure high availability and geographic redundancy for mission-critical enterprise applications.

What you'll do

  • Provide senior-level administration and engineering support for Windows-based network systems and enterprise applications.
  • Design, implement, and support Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, and Skype for Business.
  • Manage server hardware and software operations while maintaining system security and baseline configurations.
  • Perform tier 3 systems support and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues with minimal supervision.
  • Architect and manage virtualized environments using VMware vSphere, Horizon, and Site Recovery Manager.
  • Oversee Storage Area Networking (SAN) environments including NetApp and Pure Flashblade technologies.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and performance evaluations for junior engineering staff.
  • Recommend future technology directions and oversee the development of software to enhance operating systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Must be 8570 or 8140 qualified.
  • A BA/BS degree is required, though additional education, certifications, or work experience may be substituted for the degree.
  • Requires 10+ years of total related experience.
  • Requires 4+ years of experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
  • Requires 4+ years of experience with VMware vSphere, Realize Suite, and VCF.
  • Requires specific experience with MS Exchange (2+ years), SharePoint (2+ years), Skype for Business (2+ years), VMware Workspace ONE (2+ years), and Cisco networking (2+ years).
  • ITIL Certification (preferred).

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